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hondauk · 18 March 2011, 09:58 AM

I'm new to TRF, it started with a question about my old explorer.
My question is how long have you had your oldest Rolex. Mine is a 1966 5500 Explorer I bought as a second hand watch in 1970 for £115. I have had the watch for 41 years I have worn it most of this time but had it refurbished twice by Rolex. I have an explorer 2 which I bought last year when the old one was away for 16 weeks being repaired.(I thought I'd had it for 45 years but I can't countafter 11pm)

esm · 18 March 2011, 10:02 AM

2 years and 7 months......

(and what a journey it has been so far )

horseco · 18 March 2011, 10:07 AM

I had my Zenith tt Daytona for 7 years... that was the longest I owned without trade & upgrade...

kcmo · 18 March 2011, 10:50 AM

DJ - in May it will be 3 years old

Daytona - one and a half years old

walds11 · 18 March 2011, 10:57 AM

May will be 6 years with my SS Sub 16610. That's the longest I've owned a watch.

nortonski · 18 March 2011, 10:58 AM

1 week tomorrow ;)

Brent · 18 March 2011, 11:10 AM

33 years

dddrees · 18 March 2011, 11:11 AM

I'm a newby, it'll be a year this May.

mjclark32 · 18 March 2011, 11:13 AM

About 3 months

roadie1 · 18 March 2011, 11:33 AM

Wow! 41 years! That's awesome! I think 3 years for me. I envy you guys that have owned and worn one Rolex for many years. the character the watch builds.

RodS · 18 March 2011, 11:37 AM

45 years, from new, worn 24/7 except when being serviced.

Paracentesis · 18 March 2011, 11:59 AM

The nice one on the left, five days. The other, ten years.

brettpaul · 18 March 2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

The nice one on the left, five days. The other, ten years.

Stunning 1680 mate!! Using the 93150 bracelet?? Just asking as I'm on the hunt for my 1680 too!

Watches: SD 4000 - 3 years, SS Daytona - 10 months

Paracentesis · 19 March 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettpaul

Stunning 1680 mate!! Using the 93150 bracelet?? Just asking as I'm on the hunt for my 1680 too!

Thanks! It's one of Mike Woods' collection, and the case looks brand-new. It's a 1971 Mark V dial, and came with the 93150. The only downside is the service replacement bezel insert, but that's not the end of the world.

Good luck with your quest.

BoomerSooner · 18 March 2011, 12:15 PM

My 67' Explorer was my dad's watch and he wore it everyday until it became mine. I've had it for 11 years now and he had it for 33 years without a service!

Finally when it just seized up two years ago, it got it serviced and it came back looking/working like new!

-Steve

GradyPhilpott · 18 March 2011, 12:23 PM

I bought my Explorer on September 22, 2008 and my DJ I picked up from the AD on September 8, 2010, after having placed the order about 10 days prior.

scl6118 · 18 March 2011, 12:49 PM

2 years!

kenhiraihnl · 18 March 2011, 01:09 PM

51 years...My fiancee and I went to T. Miyamoto Jewelers on Fort Street, downtown Honolulu, so she could buy me a 5512 as an engagement gift...She paid a little extra to have my name engraved on the back...I'm wearing the Sub as I type, and it's still running COSC...

bighaole · 18 March 2011, 01:10 PM

10 and a half years with my Explorer II. 5 days with my new Daytona.

Tri-Tip · 18 March 2011, 01:12 PM

About 15 years with my dad's 1971 Oyster Perpetual, and 2 weeks today with my Sub-C.

paris1129 · 18 March 2011, 01:46 PM

24 hours with my datejust I got on these forums!

Lion · 18 March 2011, 01:54 PM

Graham, welcome to the Forum...I have had my GMT for 3 and 1/2 years and my Sub ND for 2 years and 1 month!!!

SaddleSC · 18 March 2011, 01:56 PM

14 years for my 16613 TT Submariner and 14 days for my 116610LN Submariner C.

oneillba · 18 March 2011, 01:56 PM

About six years. My only regret -- not LONGER!

slcbbrown · 18 March 2011, 02:14 PM

Got my first in 1973, so about 37 years. Gave that one to a son and now wear my father's from about 1958-- among others I've bought more recently.

Christiaan · 18 March 2011, 02:22 PM

Summer of 04'

rkammer · 18 March 2011, 02:26 PM

Well, if I include my Rolex Tudor 7928 I got it brand new in 1964. My first "all" Rolex is my Sea Dweller which I got about two years ago.

Rockrolex · 18 March 2011, 02:37 PM

Got my firstTT DJ in about 2001. Between then and 2004 I bought a second TT DJ, an all black GMT-II, and a diamond dial YG DD. Still have all of them, plus the Breitling Navitimer Olympus, GP World Timer, JLC Master Geographic, Glycine Airman 9, and a couple others that I have acquired in the interim.

I have to say that I wear the GMT-II 90% of the time. Most of the rest of the time goes to the Breitling, and a smattering of the time goes to the rest.

threemonkeys · 18 March 2011, 03:31 PM

Purchased my Air King Christmas eve '97. Just got it serviced for the first time a couple months ago and it looks brand new. I love this little watch!

SkyKing31 · 18 March 2011, 04:38 PM

I got my first Rolex in 1997 (submariner) and I still have it along with a few others I have picked up along the way

18 March 2011, 09:58 AM	#1
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	How long have you owned your Rolex I'm new to TRF, it started with a question about my old explorer. My question is how long have you had your oldest Rolex. Mine is a 1966 5500 Explorer I bought as a second hand watch in 1970 for £115. I have had the watch for 41 years I have worn it most of this time but had it refurbished twice by Rolex. I have an explorer 2 which I bought last year when the old one was away for 16 weeks being repaired.(I thought I'd had it for 45 years but I can't countafter 11pm) Attached Images

18 March 2011, 10:57 AM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,674	May will be 6 years with my SS Sub 16610. That's the longest I've owned a watch. __________________ Adam

18 March 2011, 11:11 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	I'm a newby, it'll be a year this May. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 March 2011, 11:13 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	About 3 months __________________

18 March 2011, 12:23 PM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,480	I bought my Explorer on September 22, 2008 and my DJ I picked up from the AD on September 8, 2010, after having placed the order about 10 days prior. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 March 2011, 10:02 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	2 years and 7 months...... (and what a journey it has been so far )

18 March 2011, 10:07 AM	#3
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,433	I had my Zenith tt Daytona for 7 years... that was the longest I owned without trade & upgrade...

18 March 2011, 10:50 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	DJ - in May it will be 3 years old Daytona - one and a half years old

18 March 2011, 10:58 AM	#6
nortonski "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Lee Location: UK Posts: 6	1 week tomorrow ;)

18 March 2011, 11:10 AM	#7
Brent "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Watch: ref. 6263 (1972) Posts: 63	33 years

18 March 2011, 11:33 AM	#10
roadie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,150	Wow! 41 years! That's awesome! I think 3 years for me. I envy you guys that have owned and worn one Rolex for many years. the character the watch builds.

18 March 2011, 11:37 AM	#11
RodS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: brisbane Watch: 1966 GMT Posts: 92	45 years, from new, worn 24/7 except when being serviced.

18 March 2011, 11:59 AM	#12
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	The nice one on the left, five days. The other, ten years.

18 March 2011, 12:15 PM	#15
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	My 67' Explorer was my dad's watch and he wore it everyday until it became mine. I've had it for 11 years now and he had it for 33 years without a service! Finally when it just seized up two years ago, it got it serviced and it came back looking/working like new! -Steve

18 March 2011, 12:49 PM	#17
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	2 years! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

18 March 2011, 01:09 PM	#18
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	51 years...My fiancee and I went to T. Miyamoto Jewelers on Fort Street, downtown Honolulu, so she could buy me a 5512 as an engagement gift...She paid a little extra to have my name engraved on the back...I'm wearing the Sub as I type, and it's still running COSC... __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

18 March 2011, 01:10 PM	#19
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	10 and a half years with my Explorer II. 5 days with my new Daytona.

18 March 2011, 01:12 PM	#20
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,496	About 15 years with my dad's 1971 Oyster Perpetual, and 2 weeks today with my Sub-C.

18 March 2011, 01:46 PM	#21
paris1129 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Columbus, Ohio Watch: 16233 Datejust Posts: 9	24 hours with my datejust I got on these forums!

18 March 2011, 01:54 PM	#22
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Graham, welcome to the Forum...I have had my GMT for 3 and 1/2 years and my Sub ND for 2 years and 1 month!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 March 2011, 01:56 PM	#23
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,147	14 years for my 16613 TT Submariner and 14 days for my 116610LN Submariner C. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

18 March 2011, 01:56 PM	#24
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	About six years. My only regret -- not LONGER! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

18 March 2011, 02:14 PM	#25
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Got my first in 1973, so about 37 years. Gave that one to a son and now wear my father's from about 1958-- among others I've bought more recently.

18 March 2011, 02:22 PM	#26
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Summer of 04' __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

18 March 2011, 02:26 PM	#27
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	Well, if I include my Rolex Tudor 7928 I got it brand new in 1964. My first "all" Rolex is my Sea Dweller which I got about two years ago. __________________ Regards, Ray K.

18 March 2011, 02:37 PM	#28
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,115	Got my firstTT DJ in about 2001. Between then and 2004 I bought a second TT DJ, an all black GMT-II, and a diamond dial YG DD. Still have all of them, plus the Breitling Navitimer Olympus, GP World Timer, JLC Master Geographic, Glycine Airman 9, and a couple others that I have acquired in the interim. I have to say that I wear the GMT-II 90% of the time. Most of the rest of the time goes to the Breitling, and a smattering of the time goes to the rest. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 March 2011, 03:31 PM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Purchased my Air King Christmas eve '97. Just got it serviced for the first time a couple months ago and it looks brand new. I love this little watch! Attached Images

18 March 2011, 04:38 PM	#30
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I got my first Rolex in 1997 (submariner) and I still have it along with a few others I have picked up along the way

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